My friend Nivi sent me this lovely YouTube, I got Frankel's book from my friends at 16, connected to its content and later learned about and loved TED.
To watch please scroll down to turn off the music, than click the play button of this YouTube. Enjoy!
Happy Sunday,
Sara Brown.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
5 Things I Like About Manhattan
- Some people still use money clips - it reminds me of my grandpa. So cool!
- I love the very individual (sometimes hideous) fashion statements
- And the gorgeous outfits you see everyday, just passing you on the street...
- People are so physically close to one another, and yet so individualized, so apart from one another
- New York City has the mystery of a story waiting to happen.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Cyber Fun
I promised fun blog 'rooms' so here they are, and there are some sites in there, too:
Craft Bits
Why? because I love the layout of their pages, because its loaded with craft projects, which I LOVE, and the instructions for these projects are detailed and clear; because it involved the community (write for it, vote, etc.)
Downside? It's loaded with those commercials that keep reappearing.
Karim Rashid
Why? because I LOVE his designs and it's always inspiring to visit
Downside? same as downside below
Pictory
Why? because it has the best photo-stories
Downside? It's a time warp. You get in and there's no knowing when you'll emerge... I usually emerge when dinner smells smokey:(
Snippet and Ink
Why? because I loved the humor and photos
Downside? If you're not into weddings...
Design Sponge
Why? because I love the design of their layouts, love the photos, rooms and links they write about
Downside? can't think of one...
A Gift Wrapped Life
Why? because I love their photos and design suggestions
Downside? can't think of one...
Patricia Gray
Why? it makes me happy:)
Downside? you'll get the urge to go spending right after visiting this blog. Don't say I didn't warn you...
La La Lovely Things
Why? Amazing photos., inspiring!
Downside? uncontrollable shopping/travelling urge will ensue...
I could cyber travel forever, discovering great blogs and sites, but I need to work and today is the Shavuot evening....
Happy Shavuot and good week to you all!
Hugs,
Sara Brown.
Craft Bits
Why? because I love the layout of their pages, because its loaded with craft projects, which I LOVE, and the instructions for these projects are detailed and clear; because it involved the community (write for it, vote, etc.)
Downside? It's loaded with those commercials that keep reappearing.
Karim Rashid
Why? because I LOVE his designs and it's always inspiring to visit
Downside? same as downside below
Pictory
Why? because it has the best photo-stories
Downside? It's a time warp. You get in and there's no knowing when you'll emerge... I usually emerge when dinner smells smokey:(
Snippet and Ink
Why? because I loved the humor and photos
Downside? If you're not into weddings...
Design Sponge
Why? because I love the design of their layouts, love the photos, rooms and links they write about
Downside? can't think of one...
A Gift Wrapped Life
Why? because I love their photos and design suggestions
Downside? can't think of one...
Patricia Gray
Why? it makes me happy:)
Downside? you'll get the urge to go spending right after visiting this blog. Don't say I didn't warn you...
La La Lovely Things
Why? Amazing photos., inspiring!
Downside? uncontrollable shopping/travelling urge will ensue...
I could cyber travel forever, discovering great blogs and sites, but I need to work and today is the Shavuot evening....
Happy Shavuot and good week to you all!
Hugs,
Sara Brown.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Visiting Online
Visiting a site is like visiting someones home. They prepared for you, anticipated your arrival, invited you and so everything is a bit tidier than usual, more decorated and polite. Together you spend time at one of the communal spaces of their home and they mainly show what they want you to see.
Visiting a blog can be like that, but it's mostly more personal. As if you were getting the grand tour, or even sitting in one of the inside, more privet, more personal rooms. Visiting a blog might convey a mood or characteristic less known-to-the-public, reveal more about the writer's personality, whereabouts, hobbies, likes and dislikes.
Next post will be about blog 'rooms' I enjoy visiting:)
Where do you visit?
Talk to you soon,
Sara Brown.
Visiting a blog can be like that, but it's mostly more personal. As if you were getting the grand tour, or even sitting in one of the inside, more privet, more personal rooms. Visiting a blog might convey a mood or characteristic less known-to-the-public, reveal more about the writer's personality, whereabouts, hobbies, likes and dislikes.
Next post will be about blog 'rooms' I enjoy visiting:)
Where do you visit?
Talk to you soon,
Sara Brown.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Thou Shalt Not Covet?
My dear readers, I have a confession to make. Yes, yes, a good old confession - try it sometime, it can do you good. Are you there? Are you reading?
Well here it is -
I covet.
There, said it. It's now out in the open and you all know this thing about me.
Some people consider it a sin. Some use it to create a scene, as for me - I guess it has become a way of life, because I covet all the time. I covet people's shoes (specially women) and bags while on the subway. I covet people's charming, tight, toned, skinny organs.
I covet when invited to people's homes, I definitely covet gadgets, I covet personality traits I haven't acquired yet and talents I do not have, I covet happiness when it occurs next to me (when I'm part of it I rest and let others covet for a change), I cover all sorts of coveting.
I covet followers. Would you be one? It might become a therapy of sorts....
Well here it is -
I covet.
There, said it. It's now out in the open and you all know this thing about me.
Some people consider it a sin. Some use it to create a scene, as for me - I guess it has become a way of life, because I covet all the time. I covet people's shoes (specially women) and bags while on the subway. I covet people's charming, tight, toned, skinny organs.
I covet when invited to people's homes, I definitely covet gadgets, I covet personality traits I haven't acquired yet and talents I do not have, I covet happiness when it occurs next to me (when I'm part of it I rest and let others covet for a change), I cover all sorts of coveting.
I covet followers. Would you be one? It might become a therapy of sorts....
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Amish and Phili Trip - Contacts
As promised, here they are:
The Mennonite info center offers a guide-in-your-car deal for $44, two hr. tour.
Independence National Historical Park is free, get you tickets at Indi hall in the morning of your trip.
Wilbur Chocolate factory is tasty but a waste of time tour-wise. Same minus 'tasety'goes for Julius Sturig Pretzel Bakery .
Landis Farm was great, would have been even greater if they added home cooked breakfast.
Reading Terminal Market is a fun place to grab lunch, as well as Marathon Grill on Chestnut.
Betsy Ross House was fun to stroll in, plus they have actors in period clothing answering questions inside.
The Mennonite info center offers a guide-in-your-car deal for $44, two hr. tour.
Independence National Historical Park is free, get you tickets at Indi hall in the morning of your trip.
Wilbur Chocolate factory is tasty but a waste of time tour-wise. Same minus 'tasety'goes for Julius Sturig Pretzel Bakery .
Landis Farm was great, would have been even greater if they added home cooked breakfast.
Reading Terminal Market is a fun place to grab lunch, as well as Marathon Grill on Chestnut.
Betsy Ross House was fun to stroll in, plus they have actors in period clothing answering questions inside.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Our Pennsylvania Trip
I love words, but sometimes visuals are kings too - so here are some photos for you:
We took a guide from the Mennonite Information Center which was a great deal ($44 for all of us in the car) and she explained everything and answered our curiosities - great deal, did I say that already?
Here we caught some Amish kids having lunch at the school yard. Yummy!
The Amish view was so relaxing...
Cloth lines everywhere... Thank G-d for washing machines
Plowing along
Quilts so elaborate...
Landis Farm Guest House - what a treat!
Loved the old wooden planks on the flour and the stoney exterior...
Need water?
The phone Fanni and scooter - who's calling please?
The legendary Amish buggy
Got mail?
Goat entertainment at the Landis Farm
Elfreth Alley
Independence Hall
I hope to add some links to the great places we've enjoye soon. In the meantime, make your day a wonderfully one!
Sara Brown.
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